2007 meme
1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Went to Singapore, San Diego, Sanibel and Vancouver. Got a perfect checkup at the Dentist.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't necessarily make resolutions. I did lose a bunch of weight, went to the gym somewhat regularly and saved money.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yeah, one of my coworkers and my old roommate Sarah. I thought there were a bunch more.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Hmm. I don't think so. An old internet friend did.
5. What countries did you visit?
Singapore, Canada
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
A job I like.
7. What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Can't think of one specific date.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
What's an Achievement? I did well in the two courses I took at Rhode Island School of Design, I guess. Ben and I set a date, actually visited Ken in Florida. I think I did a pretty good job of staying in touch with friends. Oh, I completed a Rubik's Cube.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Figuring what I want and going for it. Actually accomplishing things I set out to do.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I puked for a few days after getting back from Singapore, I have a cold most of the time and I wiped out on a bike with Ken and ripped open my palm (which I'm pretty sure it scarred, lightly, but forever).
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I'm trying to avoid saying the iPhone, but I can't think of any other big purchases I made. That classes at RISD I guess.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Pretty much everyone I know met or exceeded friendship expectations.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Other than my own?
14. Where did most of your money go?
Sushi. Mmmm sushi.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Traveling a lot.
16. What song will always remind you of 2007?
Ha ha, probably the Moulin Rouge version of "Your Song." Since it seems to make an appearance at least once a month.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
Happier or sadder? Sadder, only in a professional sense.
Thinner or fatter? Thinner.
Richer or poorer? Richer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Working on my portfolio. Figuring out what I want to do with my life. Sleeping. Updating my LJ.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Procrastinating. Lying awake.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
If you start at midnight; with my mom, Lizzy and Tommy wrapping presents and playing video games. Opened presents with mom, dad and Tommy in the morning (and Barry, Dixie, Allie, Kurt, Ren and Ginger). Had dinner with Aunt Rosie, Kelley, Nana and Co, then played dress up and took pics for a while. I believe the night ended with Tommy and I watching Bourne Identity.
21. Did you fall in love in 2007?
Yes, with Ma Soba.
22. How many one-night stands?
0.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Weeds? Dexter? 30 Rock?
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Erm. No.
25. What was the best book you read?
Boy's Life, again. I did read the whole Harry Potter series over the summer, it was OK.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I don't think I discovered any new musicians. I listened to Robbie Williams and Scissor Sisters on a loop though.
27. What did you want and get?
For my old pants and shirts to fit.
28. What did you want and not get?
Getting a new job.
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hot Fuzz.
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
On my birthday I took the Ferry from Port Jeff to Bridgeport and Ben drove me back to Boston. My actual 24th birthday party was the weekend prior, Arabian Facebuster played, we all goofed around in the pool and a good time was had by all.
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A job I like.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
Random.
33. What kept you sane?
Sushi.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
No idea.
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
I'm not easily stirred, just a bit shaken.
36. Whom did you miss?
I miss lots of things/people. Trying to get better about not having to.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Do you count taking a picture with Simon Pegg?
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007
Meh.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year
"So self aware so full of shit
So indecisive so adamant
I’m contemplating thinking about thinking
It’s so frustrating just get another drink in
Watch me come undone"
Robbie Williams - 'Come Undone'